Bengal: Earlier remark 'was never to take a hit on him'

8:24 PM,
Sep. 16, 2012

Browns rookie Trent Richardson reached the end zone twice on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Written by

Kevin Goheen
Enquirer contributor

Rey Maualuga and Trent Richardson spoke after Sunday's 34-27 Bengals win against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium. Maualuga wanted the Browns' rookie running back to hear straight from him what he thought of Richardson's play.

Suffice to say, anyone who watched the game now realizes why the Browns selected Richardson with the No. 3 overall pick in last April's draft.

Richardson ran for 109 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries and added another 36 yards and a touchdown on four pass receptions in a losing effort. ...